Traditional Fish and Chips
Traditional Fish and Chips is a timeless British classic. This dish combines golden fried fish with crispy fries. It has been loved across generations and never loses charm.
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- 4 large russet potatoes
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges
- Tartar sauce
- Malt vinegar
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and cut into fries.
- Soak fries in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in deep pan to 325°F.
- Fry potatoes for 5 minutes until slightly soft.
- Remove fries and set on paper towels.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in bowl.
- Whisk in sparkling water until batter forms.
- Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- Dip cod fillets in batter until fully coated.
- Heat oil to 350°F for fish frying.
- Fry cod until golden, about 6 minutes.
- Remove and place fish on paper towels.
- Increase oil heat to 375°F for fries.
- Fry potatoes again until golden and crispy.
- Serve fish and fries with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh cod for best flavor.
- Keep batter very cold for crispiness.
- Double-fry fries for crunch.
- Do not overcrowd frying pan.
- Serve immediately for best taste.